MRO Buyer

Cerro Wire LLC; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerro Wire LLC, part of Marmon Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway, seeks an MRO Buyer to source, purchase, and manage inventory of maintenance, repair, and operating supplies for our plant. You will ensure timely procurement, cost control, quality, and strong supplier relationships to support uptime and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Finance to process requisitions and POs, obtain quotes, negotiate terms, monitor orders, and optimize stocking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in purchasing, procurement, or inventory control.
• Experience buying MRO materials, industrial equipment, or maintenance parts.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing principles, inventory management, and supplier negotiations.
• Understanding of maintenance and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase MRO materials, parts, equipment, and services to support facility and production operations.
• Process requisitions and issue purchase orders per company policy.
• Obtain competitive quotes and negotiate pricing, delivery, and service terms.
• Monitor open POs and follow up on overdue shipments.
• Expedite critical materials to minimize downtime and interruptions.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of spare parts and consumables.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Analyze purchasing data and provide cost-reduction and efficiency recommendations.
• Support annual budgeting for MRO expenditures and ensure compliance.

Skills

MRO purchasing

Vendor negotiations

Inventory management

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

MaintainX CMMS

Job description

Cerro Wire LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Summary Description of Position

The MRO Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory of maintenance, repair, and operating supplies required to support plant operations. This position ensures timely procurement of materials, equipment, parts, and services while maintaining cost effectiveness, quality standards, and vendor relationships. The MRO Buyer works closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Finance teams to support production uptime and continuous improvement initiatives. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties

• Source and purchase MRO materials, parts, equipment, and services to support facility and production operations.
• Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policies.
• Obtain competitive quotes and negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and service agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor open purchase orders and proactively follow up on overdue shipments.
• Expedite critical materials to minimize equipment downtime and production interruptions.
• Ensure purchased items meet quality, technical, and operational requirements.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of maintenance spare parts and consumable supplies.
• Monitor usage trends and adjust stocking levels to optimize inventory investment.
• Conduct inventory reviews and cycle counts as needed.
• Work with Maintenance personnel to identify critical spare parts requirements.
• Assist in reducing inventory obsolescence and excess inventory.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Evaluate supplier performance related to quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Assist in identifying and qualifying alternative suppliers to mitigate supply risks.
• Support vendor performance improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through supplier negotiations, inventory optimization, and standardization of parts.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on purchasing processes and inventory management.
• Analyze purchasing data and provide recommendations for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Support annual budgeting efforts related to MRO expenditures.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within internal systems.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with audits by providing purchasing and inventory documentation as required.
• Adhere to all company safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or supply chain experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing MRO materials, industrial equipment, or maintenance spare parts required.
• Experience with MaintainX CMMS system preferred Strong knowledge of purchasing principles, inventory management, and supplier negotiations.
• Understanding of maintenance and manufacturing operations.
• Ability to read vendor catalogs, technical specifications, and parts documentation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Duties

Additional duties as assigned, not determined at the time of hire.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

Employees will work in environments that may include exposure to extreme temperatures, dust, noise, humidity. Personal Protective Equipment is required when performing work, safety toed shoes, hearing protection, gloves, etc. while on the manufacturing floor. May include the need to lift and move up to 40 lbs. Ability to sit for long periods of time. Ability to walk for long distances.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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